8.3 SR FT CENTER STAFF POSITIONS

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it ci Elk* River Request for Action To Item Number Multipurpose Facili Advisory Commission 8.3 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by New Business February 12, 2024 Joe Stremcha, Assistant City Administrator Item Description Reviewed by FT Center Staff Positions Tim Dalton, Superintendent Reviewed by Cal Portner, City Administrator Action Requested Discuss restructuring the FT Center with new positions based on the operational needs of the facility. Background/Discussion The City Council's direction is to make the FT Center run efficiently and improve the facilities' profitability. Over the past year, the assistant city administrator has evaluated the various roles and responsibilities. The following are changes that will be discussed to support that operational objective: ■ Janitorial/Maintenance: Convert part-time positions to a new full-time position as outlined in the 2024 budget with an anticipated start date in the spring of 2024. ■ Building Supervisor: Consolidate the assistant facility supervisor into one position and move some job duties and functions to this part-time building supervisor position. ■ Concessionaire Lead: Create a position that maintains best accounting practices, establishes and implements effective training protocols, schedules staff, and provides operational support for operating the POS, handling transactions, and preparing/serving food and beverages as needed. Financial Impact ■ PT to FT maintenance position change was included in the 2024 budget. ■ Eliminate one assistant facility supervisor position, $98,624 budget reduction. ■ Add one building supervisor PT position, estimated wage $25/hr., 55 hrs./wk. totals $71,500. ■ Add wages replacing some concessionaire shifts with a concessionaire lead and providing an additional 15 hours per week for back -office support and operations: o Estimated wage $20/hour, 15 hours/week. $15,600 year-round. o Estimated $5/hr. increase over concessionaire 14 hrs. of budgeted worker shifts totals $3,640. ■ The estimated net impact is a $7,884 budget expense reduction (subject to the city compensation plan). ■ Increased profitability through sponsorship engagement, programming, and food service efficiencies through managed inventory and team scheduling. Mission/Policy/Goal Establishing sustainable practices gives the FT Center the opportunity to succeed. The Elk River Vision A n elcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. P I I E I 1 0 IY NATURE Updated. August 2020